For visitors arriving by boat, ferry, or private plane, Catalina Island offers more than postcard views and rugged coastlines—it offers small-town charm built by families who’ve called this Island home
CATALINA ISLAND— Originally opening its doors in 1962, Chet’s Harware founds itself in the hands of Edward and Patricia Cassidy, and the store quickly became an institution for the island.
CATALINA ISLAND— Chet’s Hardware was established in 1962 and has been in the Cassidy family since 1977, when Edward and Patricia Cassidy purchased the store. They later sold the store
AVALON— One of Catalina Island’s oldest businesses will be moving this spring, with Chet’s Hardware finding a new home on Catalina Avenue. “We’re excited to be able to offer a
